FloridaHSFootball.com’s Josh Wilson reveals his top high school teams in the Sunshine State and then takes a deep dive into what RPI is, how it impacts rankings, and what goes into those calculations.
Be sure to check out Josh Wilson’s site for more expert analysis and scores and recaps from around the state!
![Naples looks to rebound from an earlier playoff exit than typical in 2026. [Naples Football/NaplesFan.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-68-Naples-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Dillard will look to have a deeper playoff run in 2026 whiile battling a very competitive opponent in district play. [Dillard High School 6-12/Instagram]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-70-Dillard-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![West Nassau looks to make another deep run in the SSAA Atlantic League in 2026 after finishing as State Runner-up in 2025. [@Athletics_WNHS/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-71-West-Nassau-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Bishop Verot (Fort Myers) is facing one of the toughest schedules in Southwest Florida -- and perhapst Florida. [@BishopVerotFB/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-72-Bishop-Verot-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![Glades Central looks to reach the playoffs one more in 2026 with some new key athletes on the roster. [@Omar_Haugabook/X]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Countdown-To-Kickoff-No.-73-Glades-Central-Featured.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
